Fourteen months after MultiChoice told TechCentral it was working on a wholesale overhaul of DStv, the possible shape of that overhaul has begun to emerge – and a fairly radical redesign of its bouquets may be on the cards. M-Net, for example, will no longer be a DStv Premium exclusive channel and the broadcaster will…
Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Ayo Olusegun Omosehin, has said that despite the recorded gap in Africa’s insurance penetration, the continent commands an estimated $68 billion premium pool, signalling strong underlying demand where access exists. Omosehin who spoke in a high-level panel discussion at the 52nd African Insurance Organisation Conference in Cairo Egypt, challenged the regional…
HONOR 600 Series. You can now explore the incredible offers on the HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro across all network providers and retail partners, including MTN, Vodacom, Telkom and Cell C nationwide. The feature-packed HONOR 600 Series offers that rare blend of innovation that surprises, and real value. HONOR 600 Pro is available in…
YouTube is rolling out a suite of new features tailored specifically for Premium subscribers, with a distinct nod toward elevating the podcast listening experience. Read: Geely E2 sparks record-breaking EV sales surge in South Africa Leading the update is an innovative auto-speed function, currently live on Android and slated for an iOS release in the…
Azhar Said, chief data officer at Capitec The era of artificial intelligence is not merely a technological trend but a fundamental shift in the economics of decision-making, where the cost of intelligence is plummeting while the value of human reasoning is reaching an all-time high. Speaking at the ITWeb AI Summit in Johannesburg on Tuesday,…
Xiaomi has announced that its primary strategic focus for 2026 is a major expansion of its partnerships with South Africa’s leading mobile operators, including MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, and Cell C. By scaling its postpaid presence, the Chinese electronics giant aims to bring its high-end flagship devices to a broader audience via monthly contract offerings. Read:…
SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha SuperSport will broadcast all 104 Fifa World Cup 2026 matches across every DStv package tier from Access through to Premium, the first time a premium global sports tournament has been made available to MultiChoice’s entry-level subscribers. The announcement, made at a SuperSport briefing on Friday, marks the first major sports rights…
Shares of Roku jumped 8% on Friday after the video streaming company posted fourth-quarter results that trounced analysts’ expectations and offered strong guidance. Here’s how the company did based on analysts’ estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: 53 cents vs. 28 cents Revenue: $1.39 billion vs. $1.35 billion “The biggest driver of our subscriptions…
Premium smartphone demand lifted Apple to market leadership in 2025. Global smartphone shipments grew 2% year-on-year (YOY) in 2025, driven by increasing premium phone demand and improving momentum in key emerging markets, according to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint’s market monitor. According to the report, the market sustained its growth momentum throughout 2025, primarily driven by…
ONE Campaign calls on world leaders to end the global finance system that makes Africa pay more because the world sees it as less 19 November 2025 | Johannesburg, South Africa: As the G20 gathers in South Africa this week, the ONE Campaign is issuing a direct challenge to world leaders: stop making Africa pay…
